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#2482 of 2501 Tire flat light by sho3000cc Aug 25, 2009 (9:29 am)
Seems the flat tire is still in close proximity to the truck. So the sensor is still broadcasting the low/flat tire signal. You have to fix the flat tire and get it to the correct pres to turn the light off. Or take the flat tire off the truck and keep it at home til it's fixed.. Good luck Cjj
#2483 of 2501 Oil Changes and Tires by 2006toy Aug 30, 2009 (9:25 am)
I have a 2006 4Runner LTD V8 w/80,000 miles and no problems. Typically keep my vehicles for 12 years or 250K miles. Two questions;   1) I've always had the oil and filter changed every 3K on all my vehicles and they lasted forever. For the most part, I've changed the oil every 3k, but on the last couple of changes I've moved to 5k. The maintenance guide and the dealer mark oil changes at 5K. Should I stick with the ole fashion rule of every 3k or go with the 5k interval. Mostly highway miles with no towing.   2) I need to replace my original Michelin Cross Terrain tires due to 2 cuts that can't be fixed. Probably would have gone 90k without a problem. There are no Michelins in New England. Has anyone replaced the OEMs with General Tire Grabbers? Comments relative to the Michelins? Replies to this message: chuck1919 (Aug 30, 2009 12:06 pm) steve_ (Aug 30, 2009 12:23 pm) ramhemi03 (Nov 13, 2009 7:36 am)
#2484 of 2501 Re: Oil Changes and Tires [2006toy] by chuck1919 Aug 30, 2009 (12:06 pm)
Replying to: 2006toy (Aug 30, 2009 9:25 am) Changing oil at 3K is a waste of money IMHO! I have been changing oil every 5K on my '05 w/the V8 without any issues. SUV currently has 65K on it.   The Grabber has gotten good reviews. You might consider also the Nittos Terra Grappler if they are available in your area. The BFG All terrains are a safe choice as well.   There isn't a smoother quieter tire than the Michelins, so keep that in mind. However, just about every tire is cheaper than the Michelins as well!    Try www.tires-easy.com - They ship every where. Replies to this message: steve_ (Aug 30, 2009 12:23 pm) ramhemi03 (Nov 13, 2009 7:36 am)
#2485 of 2501 Re: Oil Changes and Tires [chuck1919] by steve_ HOST Aug 30, 2009 (12:23 pm)
Replying to: chuck1919 (Aug 30, 2009 12:06 pm) You might like this oil link too.
#2486 of 2501 Re: Tire Sensor Issue [zombywuf] by blesseuer Aug 31, 2009 (7:32 am)
Replying to: zombywuf (Aug 24, 2009 2:03 pm) I have the same problem on my 2006. i actually had to put a new tire on it...and the rim is bent just slightly..but holding air fine. guys at shop said to just put the ever so slightly bent tire on back instead of front...but like still on. any ideas?
#2487 of 2501 engine turns but will not start by 4get Sep 05, 2009 (4:52 pm)
I have a 95 4runner. It's been sitting on my driveway for about 6 months with no one starting the engine. I replaced the battery today, the engine turns but will not stay on. Spark plugs/filter/old gas, I've read them all. Any REAL suggestion? I'm thinking of donation to a charity group, but if there is a real simple fix, I appreciate it.
#2488 of 2501 Check Engine: P0171 DTC on '99 4Runner by drex1 Sep 13, 2009 (5:36 pm)
I am receiving a Check Engine light with a code of P0171 "System too lean (Bank 1)" on my 3.4L V6 '99 4Runner. I am wondering about the possible cause and solution.   Could this be caused by a poor fuel quality and me putting too great a demand on the engine? I recently began using the local Xxxx Gas 87 octane, which I’ve noticed has been “knocking” a lot lately (much more than usual). In this case, I had the A/C on, going up a big hill, trying to accelerate from a stop. I am wondering if I may have been asking too much from the engine with a poor grade of gas. I am thinking of trying another brand of gas for a while and moving go 89 octane to see if this changes the result. According to several web sites, one other possibility is that the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) is bad.   Any recommendations?
#2489 of 2501 2004 4-runner by christopher68 Oct 02, 2009 (2:06 pm)
I have a 2004 4-runner v8 sport and recently it has been making a lot of grey smoke when I start it. It has around 80k ,miles. I don't know enough about engines to solve this problem so I'm lookin for some help.
#2490 of 2501 99' 4Runner SR5 v6 idle rough, but smooth out on gas by 99_4runnerv6 Oct 06, 2009 (8:44 pm)
I have a 1999 toyota 4runner SR5 v6 engine that idles rough when stopped, but smoothes out when when i give it gas. My mechanic says it's one of my ignition coil. Changed that but the problem still persists. Now he says I need to change the other two ignition coils as well. Am I being shafted here?   Please comment.   Cheers
#2491 of 2501 Re: 2002 SR5 4Runner Purchase by durangojay Oct 07, 2009 (6:37 am)
Replying to: jeff_connors (Dec 06, 2008 6:19 am) Dude! I am so sorry not to have responded in a timely manner. I JUST saw your post today. I did indeed buy a 4Runner, although my post was so long ago I am not sure if it was the same one you're referring to. I work for Toyota as a Certified Sales and Leasing Consultant, read salesman, and found an absolutely cherry 4Runner that was on our lot for about 4 hours before I bought it outright. There were at least 4-5 other folks, salesman and customers alike, who wanted to buy it. It is a 2002 SR5, 78K miles, leather, running boards (which are coming off for rock-sliders) sunroof, rear air, R locker, black with Chrome Package. I did all my research on it, including original port manifest, and it originally retailed for almost 35K. I am the third owner and obviously I got an employee discount. My "out the door" price was $12,300, which included 7.9% tax and dealer-handling. My plates were about $175. The truck runs like a champ. I switched to fully synthetic oil (using only a genuine Toyota oil filter) and put in a new genuine Toyota air filter. I started out getting 17/19 mpg, but since have improved to a consistent 19 mpg around town and 21 mpg highway. Loaded or unloaded, doesn't seem to make a difference. I do a lot of off-roading and this truck is great. Good road manners too. Easily one of the nicest all-round vehicles I have ever owned. Couldn't be happier. I also put a new set of rubber on it, Yokohama Geolander A/T S's. After doing my research yet again, the best tire for the money for my use of it and quite capable off-road. I highly recommend this truck. If you can find one with even 100-120k that is in good shape for a fair price, I wouldn't hesitate on buying it. They are pretty much bulletproof. Hope this helps!

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